How Often Should Trees Be Pruned?
One of the questions we hear most often is how frequently a tree should be pruned. The answer depends on the tree, where it is growing, and what is happening around it. Some homeowners assume every tree needs attention every year, while others go ten years without having a tree looked at. The reality is usually somewhere in the middle. Understanding basic pruning techniques and paying attention to changes in your trees can help you stay ahead of problems before they become expensive. At Chippers Tree Service, we spend a lot of time walking properties with homeowners and talking about trees they have watched grow for years. One thing we notice is that gradual changes are easy to miss. When you see the same tree every day, you do not always notice a branch getting heavier or slowly moving toward the roof. Most tree problems do not show up overnight. A branch grows a little farther each season. The canopy becomes a little thicker. A dead limb appears high in the tree where nobody ...